About

I have always been drawn to animals — not just how they look, but who they are. The quiet intelligence in a dog’s eyes, the way a cat holds a room, the loyalty, the individuality, the deep, unspoken bond between animals and the people who love them.

My work is about preserving that connection.

Each portrait is created slowly and by hand, in pastel or oils, using museum-grade materials chosen for their longevity and depth. I work from carefully selected reference photographs, paying close attention to expression, light and character, so that the finished piece feels not just like a likeness, but like a presence.

Many of the portraits I create are memorials — made after a much-loved companion has passed. For families who wish to include a deeper connection, I also offer the option of incorporating a small amount of a pet’s ashes into the paint layers, creating a permanent, physical bond between artwork and animal.

I take on a limited number of commissions each month, allowing me to give every portrait the time, care and attention it deserves. My aim is always the same: to create something that will be treasured, remembered, and quietly passed down.

Lorraine